Residential Tenancies Act Quiz

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Q.1)

During a tenants occupancy a landlord cannot alter or change the locking mechanism to the unit withou A. B. C. D. Giving the tenant replacement keys Allowing the tenant the option of buying his own lock Notifying the tenant at least 48 hours in advance Compensating the tenant for loss of use

Q.2)

PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER - Under what circumstances can a landlord enter a rental unit at any time without written notice A. B. C. D. In cases of emergency After a tenant has been warned at least twice about loud noise in the unit With consent from the tenant At no time can a landlord enter a rental unit without prior permission in writing

Q.3)

A tenant is responsibility for repairs to their own rental unit once they have signed a lease. However the landlord is responsible for annual upgrades to the unit as required A. B. True False

Q.4)

A landlord cannot at any time during a tenants occupancy of a rental unit interfere with the tenants reasonable enjoyment of the unit A. True B. False

Q.5)

Under the Trespass to Property a landlord with written notice, can prevent anyone from entering the premises for the purposes of soliciting or selling. The landlord, under the Residential Tenancies Act, cannot restrict reasonable access to a candidate canvassing or distributing election material for a federal, provincial or municipal election A. B. True False

Q.6)

As long as the tenant believes that the landlord has entered the rental unit unlawfully, the tenant may change the locks without notifying the landlord A. True

B. False Q.7) A landlord can refuse to rent to a person with a pet as long as the landlord has a "no pets policy" A. B. True False

Q.8)

A tenant is responsible for repair of damages to the rental unit A. Only when the lease lists item per item B. Due to wilful or negligent conduct of the tenant or invited guests C. Only if the landlord can prove that the tenant caused the damage wilfully and proceeds with criminal charges D. At no time is a tenant responsible for damages

Q.9)

Without legal process can a landlord seize or hold a tenants personal items when the tenant fails to pay rent A. B. Yes No

Q.10)

PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER - A landlord may, by notice, terminate a tenancy in good faith if A. B. C. D. The landlord wishes to live in the unit A landlords spouse, child or parent wishes to live in the unit The landlord believes the tenant has a meth lab in his basement The tenant continually gets arrested by the police and the value of the property becomes lower

Q.11)

PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER - Which of the following does the Residential Tenancies Act not cover A. B. C. D. If the tenant must share a kitchen or bathroom with the owner, or certain family members of the owner Commercial tenancies If you are renting your house for less than one year If the unit is used on a seasonal or temporary basis

Q.12)

The Landlord and Tenant Board administers the Residential Tenancies Act A. B. True False

Q.13)

Can a landlord refuse to rent an apartment to a person under the age of 18 years of age in Ontario A. B. Yes No

Q.14)

A landlord can enter a tenants unit with 24 hours notice however the landlord is limited to specific times of entry A. B. C. D. 7 am - 10 am 8 am - 6 pm 7 am - 9 pm 8 am - 8 pm

Q.15)

PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER -What could be a result of a tenant failing to allow his landlord to enter his unit when the landlord has complied with the legal requirements under the Residential Tenancies Act A. B. C. D. The landlord can give the tenant a notice of termination claiming that the tenant is interfering with the landlords lawful rights The tenant could be prosecuted under the Criminal Code of Canada The tenant could face charges under the Residential Tenancies Act The tenant does not have to allow the landlord into his unit if he chooses not to

Q.16)

What could happen if a landlord enters a tenant's unit in violation of the Residential Tenancies Act A. B. C. D. The landlord would have to pay a heavy fine which would go to the tenant After filing a complaint to the Board, a tenant could receive an abatement of rent A landlord is exempt from any fines or penalties and does not have to give reasons why he entered None of the above